Offered is a gelatin silver print of Robert Doisneau’s iconic 1952 photograph, "Les Spectateurs". This work is a masterclass in French Humanist photography, capturing a candid and psychologically charged moment in a Parisian cabaret. The composition brilliantly juxtaposes the weary, seated dancer in the foreground with the varied reactions of the audience behind her. This specific print is characterized by its exceptional contrast and rich silver tones, typical of high-quality gallery editions. Technical Details: • Artist: Robert Doisneau (1912–1994). • Title: Les Spectateurs, Paris 1952. • Medium: Gelatin silver print on glossy paper. • Dimensions: 14.5 x 20 cm. Provenance & Gallery Background: This print features the original label of the renowned Berner Photo-Galerie (Bollwerk 19, Bern) on the reverse. Founded in the late 1970s by Daniel Blaise Thorens, the gallery was a pioneering institution in Switzerland, instrumental in establishing photography as a fine art form on par with painting. During its peak in the 1980s, it hosted exhibitions for world-renowned masters such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Doisneau. The gallery label serves as a distinguished mark of quality and expert curation. Condition Report: • Overall State: The print is in overall excellent condition with deep blacks and crisp highlights. • Specific Flaws: There is a single, tiny pinpoint abrasion to the emulsion on the far-left edge of the image, located in the dark area of the man's suit. This minute flaw is shown in detail in one of the provided photographs. • Margins: Slightly irregular white margins as issued, typical for handcrafted darkroom prints. • Surface: The paper surface is otherwise clean, flat, and shows a beautiful luster. Professional Packaging & Secure Shipping (Insured & Tracked)